How do I install the pylon mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

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Pylon MCP Server

20+ pay-per-request APIs for AI agents — screenshots, web scraping, PDF, OCR, search, QR codes, translation & more. No API keys needed. Pay with USDC

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What is the Pylon MCP Server?

20+ pay-per-request APIs for AI agents — screenshots, web scraping, PDF, OCR, search, QR codes, translation & more. No API keys needed. Pay with USDC via x402. npm

The short version

Utility APIs that AI agents can call and pay for instantly with USDC micropayments via x402. No sign-up. No billing dashboard. Just HTTP.

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How to install the Pylon MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github-com-pylon-apis-pylon-tree-main": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@pylonapi/mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Example prompts to try

“Use Pylon to API.”
“Use Pylon to Screenshot.”
“Use Pylon to Search.”

Frequently asked questions

20+ pay-per-request APIs for AI agents — screenshots, web scraping, PDF, OCR, search, QR codes, translation & more. No API keys needed. Pay with USDC via x402. npm Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.